GENERAL SAFETY INFORmaTION

We aim to provide a trained staff member or experienced Team Leader for volunteers new to certain tasks; this, along with specific tools and safety training, is a great way to safely learn new skills. Accidents can be avoided by taking precautions and staying alert to your surroundings.  

Worksites are full of hazards such as wire, broken timbers, sharp rusty nails, corrugated iron sheets and rebar. You may be required to wear a long sleeve shirt when working with concrete. Dusty air may require the need for eye drops. Sturdy work boots or hiking boots are required. Puncture-proof, steel-toed boots are recommended. No other shoes or sandals are allowed on site; you will not be permitted to work if you do not have suitable footwear. The uneven and potentially slippery and muddy ground is common. First aid kits are always available at work sites in case of an accident.

We continuously monitor security alerts and are prepared to respond if a security issue develops. We've found that establishing a positive reputation and tight relationships in the community where we operate is most effective. We place a responsibility on individual volunteers to practice awareness and good decision-making to keep themselves and their fellow volunteers safe each day. 

We will have a presence on base at all times; however, we cannot assure the security of your belongings. Do not bring anything that is irreplaceable and ensure anything you do bring is covered by valid insurance.